WZ-131
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WZ-131
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1,350,000 Cost |
820244 HP Hit Points |
20.75/21.513.24/24 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader (Radio Operator)
450550 hp Engine Power |
60/23 km/h Speed Limit |
5254 deg/s Traverse |
21.6941.54 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
45/30/2045/30/20 mm Turret Armor |
AP/HEAT/HE
AP/HEAT/HE Shells |
170/4800/130
240/4000/170 Shell Cost |
180/180/300200/200/320 HP Damage |
145/220/43159/230/43 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
8.57 r/m Standard Gun ▲
8 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1542.6 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1600 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.37 m With 50% Crew: 0.458 m ▲
0.36 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.446 m |
s 2.5 s 2.5 Aim time |
4848 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-5°/+20°-5°/+20° Elevation Arc |
4747 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1212 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 370 View Range |
m 600 m 750 Signal Range |
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The WZ-131 is a Chinese tier 7 light tank.
Development of a lightweight version of the Type 59 tank started in 1957. The new tank was designed to fight in the mountainous and boggy terrain of South China. The first prototype was built in 1962. Later, the vehicle underwent several stages of modernization.
The WZ-131 leads to the WZ-132.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VI | 12150L3 | 450 | 12 | 700 | 17000 | |
VII | 12150L2 | 550 | 12 | 750 | 49100 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VI | WZ-131 | 21.5 | 52 | B/2 | 5500 | 9500 | |
VII | WZ-131 model 2 | 24 | 54 | B/2 | 5500 | 18500 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Very fast and nimble
- Strong top gun (same as on the Type 59)
- Quite stealthy even on the move due to being a LT
Cons:
- Stock gun has horrible penetration for the Tier
- Poor armor (though this is expected with a light tank)
- Poor gun depression
- Low Health pool
- Low RoF
Performance
In order to play this tank well, you’ll need to put all the tips for good scouting into action – look for the higher ground, stay out of sight of enemy vehicles, and see if you can get behind their lines to take out the artillery. Make sure that your radio and engine are fully upgraded – you’ll need them in order to be an effective scout!
Your speed is your advantage – use it wisely when fighting your opponents – your good maneuverability means that you won’t lose speed while turning.
Early Research
- Researching the 85mm is an absolute must as it comes in stock with the 59-16's top gun, the 76mm(autoloader), which is extremely insufficient for it's tier.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The Type 62 was the next generation of Chinese skirmishing vehicles. Several variants were produced – one of the more successful versions was known as the WZ-131.
The Type 62 was basically a cut down version of the Type 59. It had lighter armour, a smaller size and an 85 mm gun. The aim was for it to be a modern flexible machine capable of taking on infantry and other light vehicles.
Production began in 1958 and continued right up until 1989. Nearly 1,400 vehicles were produced during this time.
The tank first saw combat during the Vietnam War and were widely used by the Vietnam People’s Army. However, problems were encountered – the tank’s thin armour was simply too weak to withstand attacks, particularly by rocket-propelled grenades.
The tank was successfully exported to numerous nations across eastern Asia and Africa. Many Type 62 / WZ-131 tanks are still in service today, although in China, they are currently in the process of being decommissioned.
Light Tanks | IIVickers Mk. E Type B • IIIType 2597 Chi-Ha • IVM5A1 Stuart • VI59-16 • VIType 64 • VIIType 62 • VIIWZ-131 • VIIIWZ-132 • VIIIM41D • IXWZ-132A • XWZ-132-1 |
Medium Tanks | VType T-34 • VIType 58 • VIIT-34-1 • VIIIType 59 • VIIIT-34-2 • VIIIT-34-3 • VIII59-Patton • VIII122 TM • VIIIType 59 G • IXWZ-120 • X121 • X121B |
Heavy Tanks | VIIIS-2 • VIIIWZ-111 • VIIIWZ-111 Alpine Tiger • VIII110 • VIII112 • IXWZ-111 model 1-4 • IXWZ-114 • X113 • X113 Beijing Opera • XWZ-111 model 5A • XWZ-111 Qilin |
Tank Destroyers | IIT-26G FT • IIIM3G FT • IVSU-76G FT • V60G FT • VIWZ-131G FT • VIIT-34-2G FT • VIIIWZ-111-1G FT • VIIIWZ-120-1G FT • IXWZ-111G FT • IXWZ-120G FT • XWZ-113G FT • X114 SP2 |
Self-Propelled Artillery |